Nasogastric tubes and cricoid pressure

Comparison of using cooled and regular-temperature nasogastric tubes on the success of nasogastric intubation

Background: Successful nasogastric intubation is defined as “correct placement of the tube with minimum number of attempts” which is an important issue in nasogastric intubation. Due to controversies in the use of cold tubes in nasogastric tube insertion, need for research in this area seems necessary. Aim: To compare the effect of using cold versus regular-temperature nasogastric tubes on succ...

Cricoid pressure.

PURPOSE Although cricoid pressure (CP) is a superficially simple and appropriate mechanical method to protect the patient from regurgitation and gastric insufflation, in practice it is a complex manoeuvre which is difficult to perform optimally. The purpose of this review is to examine and evaluate studies on the application of (CP). It deals with anatomical and physiological considerations, te...

[Fastening technique of nasogastric and nasoenteric tubes].

Nasogastric and nasoenteral tubes are necessary in medical practice, but they are unpleasant and hard to be tolerated during long periods. This paper describes a technique of fastening the nasogastric or nasoenteral catheter that is easy to be performed, diminishes the discomfort and avoids most of nasal complications related to its location. Benjoim solution moistens the tube and the skin of t...

Cricoid pressure: indications and complications.

Cricoid pressure to occlude the upper end of the oesophagus, also called the Sellick manoeuvre, may be used to decrease the risk of pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents during intubation for rapid induction of anaesthesia. Effective and safe use of the technique requires training and experience. Cricoid pressure is contraindicated in patients with suspected cricotracheal injury, active vomi...

Cricoid pressure: the argument against